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Kevin M Pitt¹, Miechelle McKelvey², Kristy Weissling¹

¹Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA.

International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology

|July 19, 2024

Summary

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) identified key training needs for brain-computer interfaces for augmentative and alternative communication (BCI-AAC), including personalization and technical skills. Preferred learning strategies involve expert guidance and hands-on practice for effective BCI-AAC implementation.

Keywords:

AAC BCI augmentative and alternative communication brain-computer interface implementation training

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Rehabilitation Engineering
Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is crucial for individuals with communication impairments.
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) offer a novel pathway for AAC access.
A gap exists in specialized training for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in BCI-AAC.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify the essential training needs of SLPs experienced in AAC for BCI-AAC.
To determine the preferred learning strategies for BCI-AAC training among SLPs.
To inform the codesign of a BCI-AAC training framework.

Main Methods:

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eleven experienced SLPs.
A grounded theory approach was employed for thematic analysis.
Data reliability was ensured through peer debriefing, member checking, and triangulation.

Main Results:

SLPs highlighted critical training needs in intervention personalization, technical aspects, BCI-AAC system types, and stakeholder support.
Preferred learning strategies included expert guidance, demonstrations, hands-on experience, and multimedia resources.
Identified needs ranged from foundational knowledge to advanced intervention strategies.

Conclusions:

The study provides foundational insights for developing a BCI-AAC training framework for SLPs.
Findings support the codesign of clinically relevant BCI-AAC training programs.
Addressing these needs will enhance SLP capacity in utilizing BCI-AAC technologies.